As 2018 comes to a close, downtown is a buzz of activity with most venues throwing New Year's Eve celebrations! Close out 2018 and welcome in 2019 in Downtown Baton Rouge with the Red Stick Revelry event, New Year's Eve parties, and fireworks at midnight (Best viewed from North Boulevard Town Square)!

New this year at the Red Stick Revelry 2018 is a first-of-its-kind to downtown Baton Rouge with two 20-minute laser light shows (9:30pm & 11pm) set to music along with a live concert on The Galvez Stage under The Crest sculpture in City Hall Plaza.

New Year's Eve Events Downtown
Red Stick Rising Kids Event: Town Square 11:30am - 1pm
Red Stick Revelry: City Hall Plaza 8pm - Midnight
River Center: Ice Skating 10am, 12pm, 3:30pm
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's: Geaux DJ
City Bar: Black Out into 2019
Happy's Irish Pub: Werewolf
Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar: Acoustic House
Old Governor's Mansion: All That Glitters
The Register: Will Wesley Band
Trademark: New Year's Eve with the Stars
Tsunami: Rooftop Terrace NYE Party 8pm
And much more...

Below are links to a complete list of events and restaurants as well as a link to the downtown hotels to make your reservations. Also check out the DDD's new Passion for Progress wall installation, 247 Florida Street!

Happy New Year!